Student Positions (Fall 2026)

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Thinking about a change? Join EllisDon!

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace, and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

In case you’re curious, here’s what the industry thinks of us and some of the impacts we've made to the communities we work in, and our latest Impact report.

CO-OP POSITION
The purpose of this Co-op position is to provide the Co-op student with a valuable learning experience and the tools to help progress in their program through a work term with EllisDon. The Co-op student will provide support to one (or more) people within their team.

WHY CHOOSE ELLISDON FOR YOUR CO-OP OR INTERNSHIP?
You'll have access to training, supportive leaders and the coaching you need to succeed, both on the job and in your career.

Our goal is to provide a Co-op student with a valuable learning experience and tools to help progress in their program through a work term with EllisDon.

We have 4-12 month co-op and internship opportunities available across the company.

Examples Positions Include:

1. Project Coordinator Student


2. Field Coordinator Student


3. Quality Coordinator (QA/QC) Student


4. Asset Management Student


5. BIM Student


6. Accounting Student


7. Procurement Student

• Centre Block Rehabilitation (Downtown Ottawa)


• The Ottawa Civic Hospital (Dows Lake_


• Eastern Ontario Campus 


• Lester B. Pearson Rehabilitation (Downtown Ottawa)


• Place du Portage - Phase III (Gatineau)

Is this the right role for you?

• You must be enrolled in a College or University Co-op or Internship


• You must be able to obtain CSID (PSPC) Reliability or Secret Level Security Clearance


• Our pay rates range from $22.00/hr to $26.50/hr. In determining individual rates of pay, we consider whether a student is embarking on their first co-op term or has previous co-op experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

MUST be enrolled is a College or University co-op or internship program.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual

Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page here to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.